Bridge Replacement Over Mandagery Creek at Manildra
Abergeldie was engaged by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to replace the Mandagery Creek Bridge. The new bridge has improved road safety with wider lanes and better approaches that adhere to current structure and width standards.
Scope of works
The works included:
- Demolition of existing concrete girder bridge.
- Construction of a new 70.2m long bridge over Mandagery Creek with a single carriageway and 3.5m lane in each direction with 1m shoulder.
- Reconstruction of approach roads to widen the eastern and western approaches.
- Construction of a deck level.
- Construction of a pedestrian footpath on the northern side of the bridge to improve pedestrian access to the town centre.
- Ancillary works including subsurface drainage, safety barriers, guideposts, pavements and signposting.
Complexity
The Mandagery Creek Bridge serves as a main link route between Parkes and Orange. The team collaborated with key stakeholders to minimise disruption to local commuters and road users. To maintain traffic flow, they worked within various time restrictions, operating in planned stages, with one lane kept open at all times.
Community benefits
The new Mandagery Creek Bridge provides a safe and reliable route with widened lanes and approaches capable of taking High Mass Limit vehicles. The improved structure enhances accessibility for commuters travelling between Orange and Parkes and Manildra locals travelling in and out of the town centre, with the footpath providing safe pedestrian and cyclist access.